Field Notes
Take advantage of drawdowns to learn contours, structure
Brandon Jennings, an avid crappie fisherman, takes advantage of drawdowns to find stumps, logs, tree tops and edges of drop-offs. […]
Fishing
Columns
Be ready for more pleasant fishing days ahead
Some kayak anglers embrace the minimalist style while others choose every accessory possible to take with them. […]
Fishing
LDWF investigates fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir
The LDWF was made aware of a fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir (located in Morehouse Parish) this past weekend. […]
Columns
Our fishing would not be great without the Mississippi’s highs and lows
In the short term, a high Mississippi River causes a period of pain, but we don’t get to the great days of a low river fishing without it. […]
Columns
Red Snapper “Lox”
With the increased daily bag limit and a successful fishing trip, you’re sure to have plenty of red snapper to try new recipes. […]
Bass Fishing
Daiwa Tatula 300
This lightweight, oversized baitcasting reel is a dream for bass anglers. […]
Columns
First voted down; now voted “up,” speckled trout proposal moves forward… maybe
It appears we’re getting close to a resolution on new speckled trout regulations, maybe. The new regs will be discussed on Sept. 21. […]
Fishing
LDWF reminds WMA users about new boat/power craft exhaust regulations
The LDWF would like to remind WMA users of new exhaust regulations for boats/power crafts utilized on WMAs. […]
Catfish
Ouachita River catfish offer anglers a good summer alternative
Ouachita River catfish offer anglers like Josh and Kade Thomas a good summer alternative to chasing bass and crappie. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Delacroix’s September specks
Although it may not be at the very top of his list, Delacroix fishing guide Capt. Jack Payne finds great speckled trout action this month. […]
Newsletters
First on the line, then at the scales, record-book tripletail is an eye-opener
Curtis Franklin of Abita Springs hooked a 33.8-pound tripletail south of Venice. It should be the new No. 6 in the state. […]
Bass Fishing
Stick to vegetation, docks and offshore for Toledo bass
More and more bass (and crappie) are being caught at Toledo Bend at night by folks who want to beat the heat. […]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Late summer speckled trout fun at Pelican Pass
According to Capt. Bill Lake of Bayou Guide Service, some fair to good speckled trout fishing should be in Pelican Pass in September. […]
Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for two Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops
The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall. […]
Features
Eelgrass Extravaganza
Kevin DiMaggio of Ponchatoula targets grass flats along the shoreline between Bayou Bonfouca and Goose Point for speckled trout. […]
